Converting My Garage to a Reptile Room!

[@GoHerping]

why yes, it is definitely up to code 🔨👷 Support my vids: patreon.com/goherping

[@geesegoose6581]

No

[@GoHerping]

@@geesegoose6581 :(

[@Rryan8065]

@@geesegoose6581 yes >:(

[@RyanStonedonCanadianGaming]

City: where's the building permit? 🙃 Great job honestly especially under $500.

[@addison6613]

This was so good! I would have no idea what to do 😂

[@moonspider7]

Regardless of how this turned out, I just want to say I am endlessly impressed with your ability to just jump in and do things because you want to. You’re the same age as me but I couldn’t imagine doing even half the stuff you do. I hope to be that brave and inspired one day ☺️

[@ligt18098]

Same! And I still can't afford an apartment and this man has a home!

[@FloridaKidRIP24]

Same here man it’s very good keep going!

[@HelloWorldxx3]

KZbin fame and money is the solution.

[@Amaranthyne]

@@HelloWorldxx3 Dude, he works hard and has a good business plan. _That’s_ the solution.

[@JuanHernandez-cu9xf]

Honestly, for an amateur one man job, it came out pretty good, and since it's leaning towards the garage door, if it does collapse it won't land on the animals.

[@GoHerping]

true lol

[@takuyamatsuda7214]

@@GoHerping in other words something that wasn’t expected at all completely worked in your favor 😎

[@sarahtdubb]

Instead it will land on his car 👍

[@elianwolfert3879]

It leans on an already installed beam yeah? So as long as that beam holds it should be fine and not collapse at all. :D

[@jessicap4998]

One thing: put a carbon monoxide detector in there if you are going to put any kind of internal combustion engine in the garage.

[@boomerlastname9361]

I've only been a carpenter for about 7 months now but I can say it ended up looking good in the end for one person who hasn't built a wall. Really just wanted to say the studs being that far off plumb is most likely your tiny cheap level. You want at least a 6 foot good quality level for a wall that tall. Boards are never perfectly straight and have a "crown". Wich makes most of them have a bow down the edge. Awesome video btw!

[@GoHerping]

Oh I didn't think about that. The level came free with some hammer or something, but the wall is definitely leaning - I realized because I cut them just a little too long so when they felt upright, they were actually at an angle in order to fit

[@boomerlastname9361]

@@GoHerping Lol sounds good. In that case it might be a good idea to try to secure the bottom of the wall to the floor so it doesn't slide out And fall. Usually we use a tool called a Ramset to shoot a nail through the bottom plate (in your case the 2x4's separating your studs) into the the concrete. But damaging that concrete floor in the garage is a big no no. I can ask my boss what he would do when I get to work and get back to ya if you want.

[@pjp9383]

@@boomerlastname9361 I wonder if he could do something similar to what you describe, but instead of through the bottom of the wall into the concrete floor, he could do through the side of the wall, near the bottom, into the walls of the garage on both sides.

[@blab1231]

You have not- - built a perfect wall. You have- - inspired me greatly even so.

[@jazzmen0-0]

Not bad for an improv wall 😂 so long as it’s not abused it’ll probably hold up as long as you need it. Honestly I admire the drive and commitment to an idea, most of my projects are left half done.

[@GoHerping]

it's ugly but it works!

[@ClassicalPianoisMyJam]

Someone said this before but I’m so endlessly impressed with your ability to just *do things* . No hesitation, and you’re very adaptable to the situation. The confidence it takes to pull this off is incredible!

[@delicatelypsychicflower5103]

I'm the same age as Alex so watching him grow into an adult at a very accelerated speed over the past how ever many years makes me want to do adult things too but god DAMN where does he find the energy?

[@danielapereira998]

I spent the whole summer sick at home but your content really helped me feel better, so thank you, you and your reptiles made my summer a bit happier ahah

[@alexbrannon]

I appreciate your fearlessness for DIY

[@nailinthefashion]

you're so smart, gentle, ambitious, funny, cute and unique like i can't get over how a week ago you were being candid about your money struggles and now you're teaching us about ball pythons and literally building partitions like it's animal crossing-- i just simply love this channel, it's so fun. what's next?!

[@CaptainCritical_YT]

Man I can't even get the drive to write my name on a paper and you're out here like, "so i want a new room"

[@GoHerping]

dont let ur memes be dreams

[@shednscalz4620]

Finding a stud the professional way I love it

[@FritoBanditoify]

i love how this video brought out your carpenter followers

[@mrspeabody615]

watching this as an european who was present when their parents built a house out of solid bricks, is painful to watch. But it does the job and in your budget so nice work XD It would drive me crazy just knowing it isnt level tho... haha

[@GoHerping]

'good enough' is my motto

[@pain002]

@@GoHerping "barely tolerable"

[@CashAdams___]

@@pain002 leave him alone he tried his best with his budget you need to remember he doesn’t have much money right now so he’s making due I’d love to see you make a room like that on a crazy low budget like just leave him alone he did his best

[@urgae9125]

@@CashAdams___ I thunk it was a joke, friend. He does say barely tolerable a good bit of the time.

[@gggthsb]

I am kinda jealous though that they are able to just screw in screws at any point in any wall they like xD Here it's not even nearly as easy.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

"So the next step is I'll keep installing all of the studs, I guess" *"Like me"* based, Chad, and lawn mower-pilled

[@kirstenlivermore8248]

10/10 would recommend leaning wall video

[@raevision8060]

Alex you are seriously my favorite KZbinr, thank you for existing ☺

[@lilomlly]

you fuckin did the thing didn't you? impressed. i can barely get the walls up in my sim's house.

[@AuttumnDawn]

Lol Sims building can be tricky

[@raredog939]

Gotta say the fact you DYI so much is actually incredibly impressive. Way to go!

[@Jenisis_Jo32]

I have a friend who works in construction who'd get extremely triggered watching the leveling job, but from my perspective this is pretty impressive for a one man job

[@randomrazr]

shouldnt he have put a vapor barrier on top of the insuluation before puttng the drywall on top

[@timothygreer188]

I was extremely triggered by every single aspect and yet impressed by the end. Play this for your friend and film his reaction

[@Jenisis_Jo32]

@@randomrazr shouldn't matter too much since it's already in an enclosed space, but I'm no expert

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

GoHerping: It's freezing in here, it's about 50 degrees Siberia, Canada, Antarctica, Scandinavia, and New England: Hold my beer

[@AuttumnDawn]

I think he ment for reptiles. 50 is to cold for a snake. Fine for cats, dogs, rabbits, humans

[@disneymore7941]

@@AuttumnDawn He's North Carolinian, in the South they have a VERY different definition of freezing than Northerners do. 50 degrees is freezing to them. He's definitely talking about himself and not just reptiles

[@SN-zq2gt]

@@disneymore7941 have you lived in North Carolina? It actually does get below freezing. Maybe not snow but they do get some ice. I moved there from Maryland seven years ago. If you're familiar with MD weather then you would know since we have the Chesapeake bay it does get between in the very low single digits up to 103 over the course of the year. I agree with another person that he was making a comment about the weather not about not caring for his animals.

[@carashea4207]

i always enjoy your get it done attitude, no need to call other people in to do the same thing u can do yourself!

[@analieseloya2417]

LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the DIY building you’re doing.

[@michaelbuckle4805]

So far, You won’t have to restart but I’d put a 2x4x16 as a running board up top and breath your trusses into it, screwing them in at an angle to secure them, but everything else looks amazing! My partner and I love your content!

[@passivepoet]

You did a great job on the wall, just one tip to make drywalling easier is not cut it into so many joints, do full sheets on the wall and have the factory joints line up for easy taping.

[@wild_for_nature9932]

Hey Alex! How about an update and tour of this room? Would love to see how it looks! 😃 Let's see how many stars it gets from your viewers. 🤭LOL 😉👍🏼

[@LizHellsing]

This is actually something I am looking to do on a part of my Garage. It also doesn't have to be anything fancy. This is good insight. Thanks!

[@DwaynettaD]

To say you aren’t a builder and you did that on your own, I’d say bloody good job 👍

[@ssjavier]

Honestly bro it looks pretty good I’m impressed you did that with no help!

[@taeviansworldofreptiles3828]

Man way to go that's a huge project.

[@andreiheaton6190]

I love how you made a living off the knowledge and respect for the amphibians and creatures alike plus the research and knowledge that you required from ambition and hope you succeed in providing more content! All I can say is It’s fun and creative

[@chrislowe8212]

Wow this looks great to just get up and do

[@agneserin]

i love your more vloggy content! so fun to watch you do stuff

[@MrsGarks]

You're like the antithesis of the saying, youth is wasted on the young. Good job maximizing your younger years. Cheers!

[@meow9426]

is anyone else weirdly attracted to how handy this guy is…

[@pedwards4367]

Making it work! I love it!

[@markrumfola9833]

You have a talent young man. Good Job 👍

[@AudreyMichele]

your vlog style videos are my favorite! your ability to produce content makes any vlog so interesting

[@Johnmycole]

A jack of a trades.

[@OktoberLove]

More vlog vidoes plz!!!! These are my favorite!

[@KierrahCan]

I was like dang Alex really built a wall 😂 I'm impressed but not surprised. He reminds me if my boss, you can do anything if you're determined

[@BryceBroom]

I remember converting my garage, it’s one of the most rewarding things to build like this but it can get frustrating too! You did really well for not having experience building!!

[@daremon9329]

nice wall

[@GoHerping]

thankya

[@jamieramseyer7106]

Im so proud of him! Is that strange or no?

[@full_oLife]

Def not he is a stud

[@lisavoon3930]

Dude that’s a lot of dedication great job on it too pretty cool can’t wait to see how you arrange the animals in

[@Mbapaparaue]

Early enough that I’m still setting up my tank

[@ManUtd57920]

I LOVE THESE KIND OF VIDEOS 🔥

[@GoHerping]

thanks!

[@Archivun]

That looks too good for someone who doesn't know what they are doing lol, what a talented boi

[@belladonna131]

I got REALLY EXCITED TO SEE WHAT YOU WERE GOING TO DO NEXT! YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!!!! BRAVO!!!! IT LOOKS PERFECT TO ME! Just a little slit on the upper wall which made me worry about heat/cool loss and the cost of your electric bill, but other than that, WONDERFUL! I've seen those floorboard heaters that line the wall and the floor. I don't know if they cool for summer. There are these wall a/c units that are small. I've seen them in Japan and in the Caribbean. They cool a smaller space and do work well. I don"t know what they are called or the cost. Both the a/c and floorboard heater I think are electric, so you'll have a higher electric bill, if you are looking for something permanent and go for those. Alex, you are quite an inspiration! Plus, I caught the stud joke... not a joke, 😊. Really, a fantastic job. BRAVO again!!!

[@necromancer-x]

It's a lot of fun seeing how the animal hobby can really give you a reason to try building/creating different things. I've never been a technical person-- far from it, really... But just the few pets that I have challenge me to think more creatively and intelligently to come up with solutions to make things more attractive, or more efficient, or more safe. I like that I'm beginning to develop this ability and I'm excited to see what kind of skills I can learn in the future. Unfortunately right now I'm a broke-ass student living in a 1br apartment, so there isn't a lot that I can do. I just keep fantasizing and making plans for when my partner and I buy our future house.

[@AuttumnDawn]

After watching an apartment building be be built this past year. I say, you did a better job then they did. Good Job!!!! 🥳

[@bird2324]

ur videos help me get motivated to care for my animals, i put them on when i have to care for them. thank you

[@fizzy.6197]

6:03 😳 like damn...cake

[@KD-tu7lo]

Pure chaos I love it

[@morganestylinson806]

I don’t know why i always expect something grand when i see Alex building video miniatures because it always ends up being content my dad would have a heart attack while watching 😂

[@Repti-verse]

Have you considered redoing the floor in there? We had a hard concrete basement that we put like these cool wood colored floor strips on. You just cut them so they are the right length and they stick to the ground. It keeps the floor a little less cold on your feet.

[@GoHerping]

I considered it, I was worried I'd have to insulate the entire floor but I don't really mind. And all the animals will be elevated anyways

[@Repti-verse]

@@GoHerping We didn’t need to insulate the floor. It worked great. And I live in a massive frozen cornfield so…

[@norights9668]

a perfect beam

[@usernamedaniedmrg]

If the level bubble is going away from the outside big garage door tap the bottom of the boards going towards the big garage door(hit the direction the doors are). That might help get it back to level then screw one large board along the bottom and into the house wall at the ends. That might help it stay level.

[@sarahtouby7725]

Love the edits

[@Mike-886]

You’re so admirable

[@Dehalove]

I literally can't build anything so this amazes me

[@AR-mf9qg]

Might not be perfect but hell of a job !

[@carschmn]

Good work overall. Professional builders build the framing flat so it’s easier to make it straight and then rotate it into position.

[@GoHerping]

I was hoping the beam would keep me level enough to not have to worry, but not quite lol

[@carschmn]

@@GoHerping is it anchored to the floor at all? Putting a beam at the bottom and bolting that to the floor would help with stability. I couldn’t tell from the video. Also may the building inspectors stay away. 🙏

[@elianwolfert3879]

This is pretty inspiring, you just jump in and go for it and get the job done. Is it perfect? No. Does it do what it needs to do? Yes!

[@filipagoncalvesseabra2473]

Yeeeeah you go Alex!!

[@simon5856]

Not a bad job considering your a novice! Pretty dam good kiddo👍👍

[@ImmaNerd918]

yo this lowkey impressive

[@jocelynnmorales478]

This is awesome!!

[@lostfound8112]

Nice I love my ryobi tools..last forever

[@danidimensions]

Does anyone else remembered his vid about seeing that guy make a HUGE cage? Thingie for his pet. Honestly reminds me of that kinda idea (Which he kinda says/said) Oh and also hey Alex and others

[@apss5736]

hello

[@crispysaysdow]

yay goherping video

[@jeanettemanship7176]

Please show us when you arrange all the enclosures and everything!

[@SirXer]

I think it was a really good idea, and I hope it works out for you!

[@blankblank4064]

gotta trust the process:)

[@silurtenr.3309]

You are so talented, how do you do that?! Are you a genius?🤣😭

[@briemorrison6610]

Awesome job lol I would of failed so bad, I can't even build a bird house XD

[@Liyahhbabyyy]

this was awesome. it was so satisifying I couldn't even tell that it was leaning or uneven LO hope this holds up and works out it looks awesome dude

[@nidiab4232]

The mix match socks lol

[@agustinortiz9361]

Careful with those space heaters I wouldn't leave it plugged up when you're not around.

[@coragfl8112]

Satisfying stud AND a cinematic master piece Update: u can build a house

[@USM247]

Hang in there ... :)

[@nessarose214]

Impressive!

[@AquaGardenZen]

Amazing video so freaking excited to see what is to come in the near future 🙌 😍

[@sabriguzman]

Love this! Feeling inspired to do some renovations and switch stuff around

[@adamwarren8632]

As a contractor this was the hardest video to watch ever lol! But it's functional lol saved a few bucks on labour

[@AuttumnDawn]

I watched an apartment building go up behind me this last year. At one point, I was like can I fire them all. No wonder nothing last these days. Watching Alex do a 1st time wall was easier.

[@mandu8253]

I’m convinced this guy is living his childhood dreams with more adulting

[@armedmonitor9332]

Fair play that’s decent

[@maddiesmenagerie8853]

Oh wow I’m early and also wish I could do a project like this. Can’t wait until I have my own house.

[@janisi9262]

That's going to be a pain to smooth with joint compound, but otherwise, it's a perfectly serviceable wall. Since it isn't load-bearing, you should be able to get away with the, shall we say, alternative construction.

[@gaylelescanec4410]

I don't know what I'm doing but I'm just going to keep building about that?.... channeling Dory? Instead of just keep swimming...just keep building 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@zpolycorn920]

That scratching tho, yeesh that hurt.

[@mslizardfiz]

I love watching you do stuff! It’s inspires me to do more stuff, even if I’m not sure what I’m doing.

[@lienepoetje]

It's fine, I'm not very straight either and I work just fine

[@SeeBurb]

Love ur Vids watched lots of ur bearded dragon videos and, I finally got one his name is zuko and, I love watching ur videos with him

[@vikingfitness384]

This is great I like the no fucks given attitude 👍 winging it

[@freeprizeinside3036]

you driving around on the Ryobi reminded me of your early videos lol

[@GoHerping]

coming full circle

[@adisonleigh]

once again i am saying HI Adam 🦕

[@eden1738]

wow making it fancy, hi Adison

[@belchbat9955]

I think you should get a giant ant eater, no context needed, no thinking , just say yes